Homework!

Learning New Skills

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:05:37 GMT

Homework!

So, what can we say about this terrible pandemic that hasn't already been said?

The amazing work from our wonderful NHS, Care Workers and all Key workers have kept this country going and also reminded us of the contribution and sacrifice they make to keep our society running. My wife has been making 'ear savers' out of plastic milk bottles for the NHS staff to attach their facemasks thus relieving pressure from the ears. We know its not much but hope that it provides some comfort for these wonderful people.

Meanwhile those of us who don't hold key positions have been thrust into a whole new world of learning! I would always describe myself as a family man, I work hard to provide for my family and try to be a good Dad to my 2 girls and a good husband to my wife and whilst this is true these last few weeks have shown me just how little time I actually spend with my nearest and dearest.

The first week of lockdown was pretty hectic for me working out what we could/couldn't do, contacting customers and suppliers and then mothballing the business. Then the LEARNING began...helping my 12 and 10 year old girls with their schoolwork...kids get a bad press from a lot of quarters but I have to say I certainly don't remember the work being as difficult when I was young!

Dad "how do you say once a week in French"? results in me trying to covertly look at my phone and find google translate as we only did ONE TERM of French at school (we were taught German, you see) and then being asked to deal with dividing fractions at the same time as explaining how to spell Mississippi!

Since those heady first few days I've tried my hand at Baking, Cooking, Music, PE and Computing as well as all of the usual subjects and feel I have been learning almost as much as the kids.

House Maintenance, Decorating, Cleaning, Tidying and Gardening are a few of the other skills that I've brushed up on and I feel very privileged and lucky to have been able to do this.

I hope this long overdue blog post finds you well and whilst brought about in awful circumstances I have cherished this time with my family and really discovered what is important in life.

By the way the answer is "Une fois par semaine"

Take Care, Nathan.

January Offers

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 18:30:00 GMT

We have some fantastic offers throughout the store from Jan 4th, including at least 20% OFF ALL STOCK BED FRAMES, £150 WORTH OF BEDDING WITH EVERY SILENTNIGHT DIVAN SET, 2 DRAWERS FREE ON REST ASSURED DIVANS, KING SIZE FOR THE PRICE OF A DOUBLE ON ALL SILENTNIGHT DIAMOND MATTRESSES OR DIVANS PLUS GREAT DEALS ON ALL CARPET & FLOORING.

Merry Christmas & Opening Hours

Wed, 23 Dec 2015 18:30:00 GMT

We would like to thank all of our customers for their terrific support during 2015 and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

We will be closing today 23rd Dec at 5pm and re opening on Jan 4th at 9am.

Easter Opening Hours

Thu, 02 Apr 2015 09:00:53 GMT

Just to advise we will be closed on Good Friday, Open 9-4.30 on Sat, Closed Sun and Bank Holiday Mon.

Happy Easter!

Greyfriars News!

Wed, 25 Mar 2015 04:00:00 GMT

Hi Folks,

This is our first attempt at a blog so apologies as we’re not 100% familiar with all the buttons & icons etc on here!

We hope you like our shiny new website created by Unity Media and over the coming weeks & months will hope to provide you with details of whats been going on in the world of flooring and beds in Felixstowe!

Visit our facebook page by searching for Greyfriars Carpets & Beds and please ‘like’ us and feel free to follow us on twitter @FlooringandBeds.

Hopefully we will aim to show you pictures of some of the work we carry out day in and day out for the good people of Suffolk.